Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
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From 2023 to 2025, the Israeli government approved nearly seventy settlements.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Parliament’s formal authorization on Friday came a day after lawmakers from both sides agreed that the government could sign the deals in advance, even if spending reviews were not approved in time.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Paxton endorsed former Justice Department lawyer Aaron Reitz in the primary.—
Philip Jankowski
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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In Illinois, the Congressional Progressive Caucus has endorsed Peters in the 2nd, Anthony Driver in the 7th District, Ahmed in the 8th and Biss in the 9th.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The man at the gun shop looked at Martinez, a small woman with round eyes and rosy cheeks, and recommended the pistol, which fit nicely in her hands.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Often recommended for stomach or back sleepers, these provide a more sturdy, level sleep setting as opposed to the more contoured, plush comfort of a memory foam or latex mattress.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Detective Macy Sanchez and Officer Justine Chevalier were commended for saving a man from drowning in a pool by both jumping in to rescue him, and starting CPR.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jones also commended the younger Guthrie for her strength.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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From the start, the Call Me By Your Name star has favored androgynous elegance, romantic florals, and waist-cinching suits at movie premieres and press events.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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While it isn't favored to win best picture, it's been gaining momentum and could well pull off an upset.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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